cheapens

Makes less valuable

Cheapens is the third-person singular of cheapen, meaning to reduce in value or quality.

The literal sense involves lowering prices, but the figurative sense dominates: Success cheapens if it comes too easily.

To cheapen yourself or something you care about is to make it seem less worthy of respect: Don't cheapen the moment by making jokes.

devalues

depreciate

Lose value over time

reduce · diminish · undervalue · lessen · discount · downgrade · demean · belittle · trivialize · undermine

disparages

denigrate

Criticize unfairly to harm

deprecate · slight · diminish · undermine · trivialize · disrespect · insult · mock · deride · scorn

quality

shoddy

Of poor craftsmanship

  • tawdryCheaply ornate and vulgar
  • tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
  • trashyCheap and tasteless

flimsy · shabby · second-rate · low-grade · substandard · cut-rate · cheesy · junky · crummy · garish

Opposites
value/worth

cheapensenhances

Increases quality or appeal

appreciates · increases · enriches · elevates · upgrades

quality/dignity

cheapensdignifies

Confers honor upon

ennobles · elevates · exalts · honors · uplifts

Family

cheapen, cheaper, cheapest, cheapened, cheapening, cheapener, cheapeners

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G